Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comChristus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital: what a joint replacement costs
Alexandria, LA 71301 · CMS Certification Number 190298. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $12,094 | $157,981 | 13.1× | $10,441 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $15,933 |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 4.7% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.6%. For-profit · Acute · 24 beds
Louisiana has a certificate-of-need program that does not cover surgery centers.
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital an average of $12,094 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 57 stays) and $10,441 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 249 cases).
What is Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $157,981, 13.1× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
How does Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital compare with other Louisiana hospitals?
Medicare paid Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital less than 70% of the 10 Louisiana hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.